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“We have sent out as many buses for repair to the private sector as we can. We have also been attempting to hire qualified mechanics to maintain our fleet,” said Howe.

Howe said attracting new hires is difficult as the city can’t advertise a wage increase until there’s a collective agreement. It’s currently being disputed between the city and the union representing workers.

“In a highly competitive market it is difficult to recruit when still advertising 2012 wage rates”, said Howe.

The disruption will primarily affect high school specials, direct services and extra buses to accommodate high volumes of transit users.

Suspended or delays services on Tuesday, Sept. 2:

All High School Specials will be suspended

All Downtown Direct and University Direct services will be suspended

Extra buses during peak travel times for popular transit routes will be suspended (e.g. Route 80 – Kenderdine/City Centre)